2025-06 Airport Maintenance Specialist 2
2025-06 Airport Maintenance Specialist 2
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202506 Airport Maintenance Specialist 2
Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) manages and operates VictoriaInternational Airport (YYJ) which is located on the homelands oftheWSANEC People whose historical relationship to the land continues tothis day. YYJ is the 11th busiest airport in Canada with 1.5 million passengersin 2022. YYJ was rated among one of the top ten most loved airports by CNNTravel and was named best regional airport in North America inand 2024 and received the award for Best Hygiene Measures in North America in 2020and 2021 by Airports Council International. VAA has also been named one of BCsTop Employers each year since 2020.
Career Opportunity:
Are you ready to take your career to new heights VAA is on thelookout for a skilled and driven Airport Maintenance Specialist 2 tojoin our dynamic team! This isnt your average maintenance jobthis is yourchance to work in a fastpaced highimpact environment where every daypresents new challenges and exciting opportunities.
As an Airport Maintenance Specialist 2you will perform avariety of tasks related to the upkeep and maintenance of groundside andairside operations. Winter season can includestandby time after hours callouts shift work and varying hours of operations.
The Airport Maintenance Specialist 2is a union positionreporting to the Airport Maintenance Supervisor and will normally work a40hour work week. Some afterhours emergency support and regular scheduledmaintenance may be required.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have:
Education& Experience
Completion of Grade 12
Minimum two years relatedexperience with snow removal and grounds maintenance using heavy equipment
BC Class 3 Drivers license withair brakes endorsement is required
Knowledge of safe operation oftools and heavyduty equipment
Knowledge of pavement maintenancerequirements and inspection procedures
Proficiency in the Englishlanguage both spoken and written
Must have basic computer skillsand knowledge of commonly used software programs
Within three 3 months of hirethe Airport Maintenance Specialist 2 must obtain and maintain the appropriatelevel of Airport Security Clearance (RAIC)** as well as the followingcertifications:
oAirside Vehicle Operator Permit(AVOP D/A)
oRadio Operators Certificate Aeronautical
oWHMIS certification
oTransportation of dangerous goods
Within six 6 months of hire theAirport Maintenance Specialist 2 must obtain the following certifications:
oAirside Vehicle Operator Permit(AVOP D)
oFirearms Possession andAcquisition License (PAL)
oForklift Operators Certificate
Skills and abilities:
The Airport Maintenance Specialist 2 must also possess and/ordemonstrate:
Excellent customer service andinterpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orallyand written with internal and external customers
Ability to be tactful demonstrateexcellent judgment and work as a positive and collaborative team member at alltimes
Organized and the ability to workunder deadlines with conflicting demands
Basic computer skills and theability to use a wide variety of software packages
Enthusiastic energetic aselfstarter and the ability to work independently
Fully qualified to operate heavyduty equipment and tools
Above average mechanical aptitude
Aptitude and willingness to learnnew technology
Personal suitability to work inemergency hazardous (i.e. confined space heights) or inclement weathersituations
Ability to work long periods oftime doing physical labour and lift over 40 pounds on occasion
VAA is part ofthe federally regulated air transportation sector and employees must abide byany potential future federally mandated health measures (e.g. COVID19vaccination/booster shots).
Please refer to the full list of Requirements andDuties as found in the job description on VAAs website.
VAA Values
VAA has an incredibly bright future ahead and its success dependsentirely on our team of very talented dedicated staff. We want to ensure VAAis an environment where our people thrive and is an organization where peopleare proud to work where our culture is admired and where career aspirationsare fulfilled. At VAA were proud to beliving our Values:
People
We work as a team supporting and respecting one another to bring out the best in each of us.
Excellence
We lead in safety quality and innovation to create exceptional experiences.
Integrity
We ensure that honesty equity and accountability are the cornerstones of everything we do.
Community
We foster meaningful relationships through service excellence and responsible stewardship.
Applications:
Are you ready for a career thatkeeps you on your toes Apply now and contribute tokeeping our airport safe efficient and operational! Interested applicants maysubmit their Cover Letter and Resume quoting Competition #202506 by 4:00pm Friday March 28th 2025.
Aneligibility list to fill future vacancies may be created.
VAA is located on the homelands of theWSANEC People and asa result qualified selfidentified Indigenous applicants are encouraged toapply and may be given preference during the recruiting and selection process.
VAAvalues inclusion and accessibility and is committed to providing reasonableaccommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonableaccommodation is needed to take part in the job application or interview processplease contact .
Pleaseensure your application clearly identifies how you meet the educationexperience and knowledge requirements stated in the job description.Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Wesincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only thoseselected for further consideration will be contacted.
**The Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is a security pass issued bylocal airport authorities to all nonpassengers working in the restricted areasof airports.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
